Shopify Local Delivery: How to Rename 'Local Delivery' to a Custom Name (e.g., Lalamove)
Hey everyone! As a Shopify expert who spends a lot of time digging through the community forums, I often come across questions that seem simple on the surface but hide a little complexity. One such gem popped up recently, and it’s about something many of you might have wondered: how do you rename the “Local delivery” option to something more custom, like “Lalamove” or “Courier Service”?
It’s a fantastic question, and it highlights a common frustration. You want your checkout experience to be as clear and branded as possible, right? When a customer sees “Local delivery,” it’s functional, but what if you’re using a specific service like Lalamove, or you just want to call it “Neighborhood Drop-off”? You naturally expect to be able to change that name in your shipping settings. But as one of our community members, veluxe1, discovered, it’s not as straightforward as it seems.
The Root of the Problem: Shopify's Admin Limitations
Veluxe1 kicked off the discussion asking, “Hi everyone, why renaming local delivery to custom name is not working? Does it because of my plan is Basic? I want to rename local delivery to lalamove.”
This is a super valid question, and it touches on a common misconception. Many merchants wonder if certain features are locked behind higher-tier plans. However, as liquidshop.co, another helpful community member, clarified, this isn’t a plan-specific limitation:
“Shopify does not allow you to change the shipping option name for local delivery through the admin settings. That limitation applies regardless of your plan, Basic or otherwise.”
So, there it is. Straight from the source (and confirmed by Shopify’s own manual, which liquidshop.co linked to). You simply can’t adjust that specific text directly in the shipping profiles or settings within your Shopify admin. It’s a hardcoded piece of text that Shopify uses to identify that particular delivery method.
The Community's Clever Workaround: Editing Theme Languages
While Shopify doesn't offer a direct setting, our resourceful community quickly identified a workaround that actually changes what your customers see at checkout. It's a classic Shopify move: if you can't change it in the primary settings, check the theme's language files!
Liquidshop.co was on the ball, pointing veluxe1 towards the “Edit languages” section of the theme. This is where you can customize virtually any piece of static text that appears on your storefront, including system messages and checkout labels.
Step-by-Step: Renaming 'Local delivery' to Your Custom Text
Here’s how you can implement this solution, drawing directly from the helpful guidance shared in the thread:
- Navigate to Your Theme Settings:
- From your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Themes.
- Access Theme Actions:
- Find your current active theme. You’ll see a button with three dots (...) next to its name. Click on these three dots.
- Find the Language Editor:
- In the dropdown menu that appears, look for an option like “Edit default theme content” or “Translate theme” (the exact wording can vary slightly depending on your theme and Shopify version). This is the key step that veluxe1 initially had trouble finding, so make sure you’re looking for those specific phrases!
- Search for the Term:
- Once you’re in the language editor, you’ll see a search bar at the top. Type “Local delivery” into this search bar.
- You might see multiple instances. The one you’re likely looking for will be under the “Checkout & system” tab.
- Rename Your Delivery Option:
- You’ll find a field next to “Local delivery” where you can enter your desired custom name. For veluxe1, this would be “Lalamove.” For you, it could be “Local Pickup,” “Home Drop-off,” or whatever fits your brand best.
- Save Your Changes:
- Don't forget to click the “Save” button (usually in the top right corner) to apply your changes!
And just like that, veluxe1 confirmed, “And it works!! Thankyou so much for helping.” Success!
A Quick Note on Limitations and Alternatives
One important thing to remember, as liquidshop.co pointed out, is that this method changes the text globally. So, if you rename “Local delivery” to “Lalamove,” it will appear as “Lalamove” everywhere that specific string is used in your theme’s language files, not just for a specific shipping rule or zone.
Veluxe1 also asked about using a 3rd party app for renaming shipping methods. While there are apps that offer advanced shipping rules and might have more granular control over shipping option names, for simply renaming the standard "Local delivery" text, the theme language editor is usually the most direct and free solution. If you have complex needs beyond a simple rename, then exploring apps like Advanced Shipping Rules or others might be worthwhile, but for this specific issue, the native workaround is quite effective.
It’s a fantastic example of how the Shopify community comes together to find practical solutions to common challenges. While some things aren't directly configurable in the admin, there's often a clever way to achieve your desired outcome by diving a little deeper into theme customization. Keep these tips in mind as you fine-tune your Shopify store, and don't hesitate to tap into the community for more insights!